Being underage paid off when I woke up at 5:40 this morning for a three-mile run with a goup that included Freya and Angela. Everything’s better sans hangover.
(I didn’t bring a camera, so I swiped these from Angela- hope she doesn’t mind!)
The morning sun shining across the river was absolutely breathtaking. Freya and I completed about 3.5 miles together- running is such a wonderful way to explore a new city.
By the time breakfast began at 8, I was starvin’ marvin. Confession: I was numero uno in line for the buffet. Hey, someone has to be first! The spread included fresh fruit, Arnold bagel thins, Quaker oatmeal, and assorted muffins and croissants.
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| Packed oatmeal station- oh, bloggers and their oats! |
I opted for a bowl of Quaker banana walnut instant oatmeal topped with raspberries and blackberries:
The oatmeal was delicious- full of walnut chunks with a true banana flavor.
I loaded rest of my plate with pineapple, honeydew, strawberries, a bagel thin and an Adora chocolate calcium disk. I went back for more fruit and had three more chocolates as well J
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Following breakfast, it was time for the sessions to begin!
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| Molly and me! |
First up was a speech by Christine Palumbo, an RD who did a great job of explaining the dangers of fad diets. Instead, she advocated a diet of whole foods, coupled with plenty of exercise- the blogger way of life!
Their lecture was incredibly informative and thought provoking. In addition to covering topics like pre-workout fuel and metabolic efficiency training, Rebecca reminded us of our influence as bloggers, and encouraged us to promote a healthy mentality, not a “skinny” one.
The Quaker-sponsored snack break came just in time for my rumbly tummy! We helped ourselves to an assortment of whole fruit and Chewy bars.
I chose a bosc pear, and picked up two new Chewybars to try later.
The macaroon queen also bestowed a bag of her famous macaroons on me. I couldn’t wait to dig in!
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| Gina's is actually the first blog I ever read! |
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| 'roons! |
I sampled a coconut one:
FOODGASM!! Gina could make some serious bank selling these things…she’s such a sweetheart to share them J
Sabrina’s healthy entertaining session was up next. I had to support my fellow Philadelphian!
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Her presentation focused on ways to make your guests feel comfortable and welcomed while serving healthy and delicious meals. Sabrina offered great tips on menu planning, themes and décor. She was super passionate and knowledgeable about her subject!
Stay tuned for lunch and the afternoon sessions!
PS- I plan on doing posts explaining all of the sessions in further depth and giving my own thoughts on them...they're all too interesting to recap in just a few sentences!
16 comments:
*Sigh* this post made me tear up...I am SO upset I couldn't go today (I explained why I decided not to go on my most recent post). It looks like so much fun. There's always next year, right?
Lovin' it!! Look at all those berries at breakfast! YUMMM!
Sounds like HLS is a great time! That berry spread looks AH-MAZING! I admit I'm verrrry frequently a first in liner at buffets ;)
Sara
so glad you are having a blast girl! Yes no drinking and being underage does pay off! I hate feeling like crap the next day, I had a glass and a half of wine last nite, and woke up feeling like crap ; p no fun!
Awwwwwwwwwww Ginas ROons look so delish! I need to try one if Im lucky one day! She is so pretty and sweet! Have fun the rest of your time there in CHicago!
Hahaha I love that you were first in line at the buffet. That would have totally been me too if I was there (which I hope to be next year!!).
I can't wait to hear your recaps on the presentations. I'm really interested in learning more about the idea of fueling for fitness.
Hope you're having an awesome day! :)
hey girlie! looks like Chicago is a blast! hehe...someone definitely has to be first!
NEW Chewy's look delish!! I can't wait to read your in depth reviews of the seminar's!
hope your weekend continue to be fabulous!
xoxo!
Looks like you are all having a ton of fun!! I love that you had an oatmeal buffet to help yourself to :P I am so excited to hear more about the presentations, too!
How interesting! I can't wait to read more!!!
The food looks great! I can't wait for your more in depth posts. I am working on have a healthy mentality over a skinny mentality myself, as it is something that I have and currently do struggle with. Have a great time at HLS :)
so freaking jealz!
so many hot blonds, too! you, molly, shannon, jaclyn..damn where was i..haha kidding! seriously so jealz!
and i would have given you a fake id for sure and handled that under 21 baloney. that's like 20 yr old boys who are serving our country but cant drink. and pretty food bloggers at an upscale party and you cant have a glass of wine ?! omg dont get me started.
sans hangover and a 530a run?! omg girl. you're insane!
your hair looks gorg too btw. Flatiron made it in your bag, i can tell. Well done my love!
Email me with any and all dirt...PLEASE! can't wait to hear :)
This looks really really cool! Is the HLS something you think I would have enjoyed?
I am SO JEALOUS of the food spreads at these events. And Gina's was my first blog read too!
Gina's was the first blog that I ever read. She really got me hooked! I'm so jealous you got some macaroons from her.
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I am SO JEALOUS of your experience!!! Can't wait to read your recaps! Glad you had a blast :)
I agree, everything is better without a hangover! I'm glad you had such a great time!
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